intelligent

adjective/ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/CEFR B1

বুদ্ধিমান, মেধাবী

Meaning

Able to learn, understand and think quickly and well.

Example sentences

She is an intelligent student.সে একজন মেধাবী শিক্ষার্থী।
That was an intelligent question.প্রশ্নটি বুদ্ধিদীপ্ত ছিল।

A common mistake

He is very intelligent in mathematics.→He is very good at mathematics.

Intelligent describes the whole person, not a single subject. For one skill say good at.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: clever

Antonyms: stupid

Forms of “intelligent”

Positive: intelligent
Comparative: more intelligent
Superlative: most intelligent

Similar words, and what each means

clever
চতুর, বুদ্ধিমান
Quick to learn, understand, and think of ideas.

Other English words for “বুদ্ধিমান, মেধাবী”

clever
Quick to learn, understand, and think of ideas.
sensible
Showing good judgment; practical and wise.
smart
Neat and well dressed, or quick-thinking.

Opposite words

stupid
বোকা, নির্বোধ
Showing a lack of thought or good sense.
dim-witted
মন্দবুদ্ধি, বোকা
Slow to understand things; not intelligent.

“intelligent” elsewhere on EnglishBD

She is so intelligent.
So, Such, Too and Enough →
He is not only intelligent but also hardworking. (paired connector)
Sentence Connectors: Rules and Exam Practice →
Crows are more intelligent than they look.
intelligent — comparative and superlative →

Where this word is used

Check yourself

“intelligent” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?
- • আবেগপ্রবণ, হঠকারী
- • বুদ্ধিমান, মেধাবী
- • অতিষ্ঠ
- • সাদামাটা, নিরস
Show the answer
বুদ্ধিমান, মেধাবী — intelligent (adjective) — বুদ্ধিমান, মেধাবী. Able to learn, understand and think quickly and well.
Which word is closest in meaning to “intelligent”?
- • clever
- • putrid
- • improbable
- • sparse
Show the answer
clever — clever — চতুর, বুদ্ধিমান. Quick to learn, understand, and think of ideas.

Related words